How many CRNA schools did you apply to at a time per application cycle?
How many schools is reasonable to apply to? I am currently applying for two right now.
More about me... Overall BSN GPA: 3.75, Science GPA 3.4 (math classes not included). Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CCRN, NIHSS. GRE 301, 4.0 writing.
1.5 years Level 1 MICU/SICU (preceptor and education classes here, no charge), 1 travel ICU contract, two months of ICU per diem work while getting married and moving for husband's military career. I am currently starting a full time job on a MICU/SICU with trauma, at a Level 2 teaching hospital.
I also have volunteer and shadow experience.
Where is the line between wanting to be selective on where you spend your time and money, but also not wanting to wait another year to apply again?
I may be a bit of an outlier, but I decided which school I was going to apply to, and only applied to that one. I found the school that was right in all the ways: price, distance, clinical sites, and pass rate. I then focused 100% of my efforts there. It helped that I had gone to undergrad there and had some insight on the culture of the school, as well as had a reference from an (undergrad) program director. I focused my personal statement on why I wanted to go to THAT school. in the interview I focused on how I loved that school, and was proud of my undergrad education.
I think that helped quite a bit. I had a plan if I didn’t get in which involved six applications next year. But I was also honestly worried I would get into another more expensive program and not my first choice, and then would just be like “I got in let’s go”. Which wouldn’t have been the best long term situation for me.
That has been sort of my mindset too for one particular school. I'm glad it's worked out for you! I'll know by the end of the month or beginning of the new year if I am selected for interview ?
brookalyn, BSN, RN
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That has been sort of my mindset too for one particular school. I'm glad it's worked out for you! I'll know by the end of the month or beginning of the new year if I am selected for interview ?